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St Olaf College

Summer Somali Music Project Research Assistant Job at St Olaf College in Northfi

St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, United States, 55057


Job Description

Job Title: Somali Music Project Research Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Music

Unit Number (5 digits): Social Justice Award; Fund: 10000; Cost Center: 11845

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Professor of Music

Pay Rate (Check One) X Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): The Somali Music Project Research Assistant will accompany the PI (Professor Kheshgi) on research site visits and participate in debriefing sessions in order to process and document observations.

Transferable Skills: Arts research observation skills, ethnographic documentation skills, verbal and written communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities: Accompany the PI (Professor Kheshgi) on research site visits, to be arranged with the research assistant. Participate in debriefing sessions with the PI. Process verbally and document observations in written form.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills): Weekend availability in summer 2024 and during fall 2024. Experience with ethnographic observation and documentation in an arts context.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.